Veterinarians
in East Peoria, IL

Dr. Cooley was born and raised in Central New York, where he developed his passion for caring for animals. He graduated with his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo before receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine. After completing his clinical rotation at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, he began his work as a practitioner in Illinois. His medical interests include ophthalmology, internal medicine, and stress free management of patients. Outside of work, Dr. Cooley likes to spend his time skiing, cooking, listening to live music, drinking excessive amounts of coffee, and relaxing with his partner and their two cats, Sloth and Tiger. More Details >>

Dr. Gratton is from Peoria and originally had a career in graphic design. She received a bachelor's degree in biology from the Illinois State University. At ISU, she had the opportunity to participate in research projects including House Wren behavior. She then attended the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2001. She has treated a variety of animals in the last 15 years including wildlife, pet birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, reptiles, dogs, and cats. Pets at home have included a variety of pet birds, chinchillas, lizards, a guinea pig, a rabbit, a short-tailed opossum and, of course, her two westies, Annie and Mollie. More Details >>

Dr. Barbara Case Shelton received her undergraduate degree at Illinois State University before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas State University. She spent 27 years practicing small animal medicine in Dallas and Fort Worth before returning to Illinois in 2008. Her special interests include reproductive medicine, internal medicine, and small animal pediatrics. Outside of work, Dr. Shelton spends her time gardening, spending time outside, and raising American Shorthair cats. More Details >>